Figurative Language
compares two things as if they are the same
metaphor
changed into another form or state
converted
What does William mean by “hunger math”?
How much food was left for the family to eat
This is part of the process where you develop possible solutions.
Imagine
one’s destiny or fortune
fate
giving inanimate objects human-like qualities
personification
to make from whatever materials are around
improvise
What is the name of William's four-legged best friend?
Khamba
This is part of the process where you evaluate the design.
Test
filled with a great weight
laden
Comparing two things using like or as
simile
the resistance of a surface to motion
friction
What did Geoffrey help William buy for the windmill?
Dynamo
This is the part where you identify and research the problem.
Ask
past tense of forbid; to prevent
forbade
an unrealistic exaggeration
hyperbole
to lift or elevate
hoist
What happened to William and the other 50 students who were in school? Why?
They had to drop out because they couldn't pay the school fees.
This part you build your design to solve the problem
Create
thrown out; cast of
discarded
words that sound like the action or object it's referring to
onomatopoeia
to get or bring back
fetch
Why are William’s mother and other villagers concerned about William’s behavior?
He was collecting things from a scrapyard, and they didn't understand what he was building.
This is the part of the process where you redesign and maintain as needed
Improve
made a hole with a drill
bored